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Quick facts about Air India

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Air India (IATA: AI, ICAO: AIC) is an IN airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Air India is the national flag carrier of India and one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines, tracing its roots to Tata Air Services founded by JRD Tata in 1932. After decades as a state-owned enterprise, Air India was re-privatised and returned to the Tata Group in 2022, which has since launched an ambitious fleet renewal and service improvement programme.

Did you know? Air India was the world's first airline to fly over the Himalayas, inaugurating the Calcutta-London route in 1948 via Karachi, Tehran, Cairo, and Rome on Lockheed Constellation aircraft.

Air India — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Air India passengers

Main Hubs
Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM)
Founded
1932 — 94 years of service
Fleet Size
~135 aircraft
Airbus A350 (on order), Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 777, Airbus A321neo
Destinations
55+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 15-23kg checked bag varies by route and fare class. Business: 35kg. Carry-on: 8kg. Vistara merger routes may carry different policies.
Check-in Tips
Air India online check-in opens 48 hours before departure. Delhi Terminal 3 is the Air India international hub — allow extra time for Indian customs and security procedures.

How to Track Air India Flights

Tracking a Air India flight on Departra is simple. Enter your AI flight number in the search box above — for example, AI100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.